California University of Pennsylvan trailed D2 Michigan State University by two in the first period, but D2 Michigan State University did not give up and the game ended in a 3-3 (OT) tie.

California University of Pennsylvan racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with eight minors and one major for 21 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 13.0 minutes per game California University of Pennsylvan had been spending in the box.

California University of Pennsylvan was helped by Hayley Dhondt, who had one goal. Dhondt scored 6:06 into the third period to make the score 3-3. California University of Pennsylvan also got points from Kelsey Denardo, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Dana Bowersox also scored for California University of Pennsylvan. Other players who recorded assists for California University of Pennsylvan were Megan Cooper, Alyssia Ong, and Emily Ritchie, who each chipped in one.

D2 Michigan State University's offense rang up 36 shots on California University of Pennsylvan's net.

D2 Michigan State University was helped by Shelby Weaver, who registered one goal. Weaver scored on the power play 40 seconds into the third period to make the score 3-2 D2 Michigan State University. Elise Penhollow provided the assist. D2 Michigan State University also had goals scored by Alexandra Strohm and Emily Ledford, who scored one goal each. In addition, D2 Michigan State University received assists from Jennifer Hadley, who had two.

Maria Sciacca made 33 saves for California University of Pennsylvan on 36 shots. California University of Pennsylvan registered one goal on two power play opportunities. Amanda Tapp recorded 24 saves for D2 Michigan State University. D2 Michigan State University incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.